Add 15/10 and 12/56
1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 12/56
15/10 + 12/56 is 12/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 60/280 = 420 + 60/280 = 480/280 - 480/280 simplified gives 12/7
- So, 15/10 + 12/56 = 12/7
In mixed form: 15/7
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